8.28.2023 Historical Commission

Fall River Government TV Aug 28, 2023 YouTube Report Issue

The Fall River Historical Commission convened virtually on Monday, August 28, 2023. The meeting began with a roll call, noting the absence of Joyce Rodericks and the upcoming City Council confirmations for new candidate Ashley Decuno and reappointments for Rick Mancini and Elizabeth to Block. The commission unanimously approved the minutes from both the July 18, 2023, and August 15, 2023, meetings. No citizen input was received. A significant portion of the meeting focused on demolition requests and historic tax credit applications for several properties. The commission voted to waive the six-month demolition delay for 110 Chase Street (Wyoming Mills), allowing for the partial demolition of non-historic modern additions to expose and restore the historically significant granite and brick mill buildings. Representatives from the Goldman Group and Heritage Consulting Group presented plans for this project, which includes 197 residential units and commercial spaces. The commission also approved letters of support for historic tax credit applications for the Wyoming Mills, the Flint Mills at 135 Alden Street (a 400-unit residential rehabilitation), and the Durfee Block at 80-84 North Main Street (a 22-unit residential conversion), all of which were unanimously approved. Additionally, a letter of support was approved for a Community Preservation Act grant for the George Haas House at 229 Winter Street, aiming to restore its exterior porches and siding. In old business, Ryan LLC requested continued letters of support for their tax credit applications for four projects: the International Ladies Garment Workers Building (nearing completion), Sanford Spinning Mills (awaiting federal conditional approval), Notre Dame Rectory (under new ownership, awaiting electrical hookup), and Union Belt Company (submitting amendments to NPS). All four requests were unanimously approved as a package. The discussion regarding the proposed renaming of Third Street as Gene Baptiste LePage Street was tabled to allow for a conversation with the petitioner and Mr. LePage's descendant, and a previous motion to write a letter to the planning board on this matter was rescinded. The meeting adjourned at 7:34 PM.

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